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Our Planets cover: Third Grade Level N Reader by Sue Peterson, illustrated with the Sun and planets on orbit paths
Introduce the solar system reading before handing out copies
Solar system reading, part 1: planets orbit the Sun, planet order, Jupiter as largest, inner vs outer; vocabulary list
Preview the five vocabulary words before reading aloud
Reading continues with a labeled photo of the Sun and eight planets, comparing rocky inner and gassy outer planets
Pause at the photo to locate each planet with the class
Reading ends: Venus rotates slowest, Jupiter fastest in about 10 hours, seen by telescope; scientists study more planets
Wrap up the text and discuss rotation before practice
Language work vocabulary practice: students copy inner, outer, cooler, rotation, then write sentences using five words
Follow-up word work after the text is read
Superlatives and phonics: fill in largest, smallest or closest about planets, unscramble four 'er' words, write a sentence
Grammar and phonics mini-lesson practice
Word search for planet, orbit, rotate and rotation with telescope circled as a model, plus two multiple-choice questions
Quick vocabulary review and comprehension check
Definitions of inner, outer and farther, then an extended response comparing inner and outer planets by size and moons
Written response to assess text comprehension
Extended response questions 2 and 3: what students would like to see with a telescope and which planet is most interesting
Opinion writing to close out the unit

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Our Planets Teaching Resource    

Introducing the perfect collaboration of science and literacy, Our Planets, Grade Level N leveled reader is designed to immerse students into the intriguing realm of the Solar System by providing a wealth of exciting details about the planets.

A key feature that makes the leveled reader Our Planets a unique teaching tool is its integration of astronomy and literary skills. Science enthusiasts among your students will be intrigued by the interstellar facts. Other students just might catch that astronomy bug!

The book is readily accessible in a PDF format enabling printing before class or sharing across digital platforms and can be adapted for individualized learning, small groups, or a whole class activity. It is also great for homeschooling students or science enrichment.

Included are several additional activity sheets brimming with interesting task-based assignments designed to bolster several areas including language arts basics, vocabulary-building exercises, and writing skills.

 

Listed on the first page of the reader are specific science concepts and English language skills targeted in the resource to simplify lesson planning.

 

The text integrates The Next Generation Science Standards, specifically Earth and Space Science as well as ELA Common Core Standards that help build creativity and innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.

 

What’s Included

9 pages and Answer Key.

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